My Melrose, a discount fashion retailer, opened in Round Rock in early April. 

About the business: The retailer offers clothing, shoes and accessories for children, infants, men and women. Clothing is also offered in juniors and extended sizing. 
In addition to apparel, the store offers electronics and home items. Previously, the company operated under the name Melrose Family Fashions. 

Remember this? The space was formerly occupied by Party City, which closed in February 2025, after the company filed for bankruptcy. 

Conejos Tex-Mex Cantina will open two new locations in Round Rock and Cedar Park in addition to the original restaurant in Leander.

The timeline: Co-owner Bobby Hernandez said he expects the Round Rock location to open in June or July and the Cedar Park location to open in October or November.

What's on the menu: Hernandez said the menu will be the same across all three locations. The Conejos website describes it as "a menu that blends classic Mexican staples with bold Tex-Mex flair with Southern style." Offerings include tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas and more.

The State Board of Education gave preliminary approval April 10 to roughly 200 literary works that all Texas public school students would be required to read beginning in 2030.

What happened: The SBOE trimmed about 100 titles from a list proposed by the Texas Education Agency, which board members and educators criticized as too long to be taught. The Republican-led board signed off on a revised list in a 9-5 party-line vote April 10.

The details: The draft list ranges from nursery rhymes and short stories in early grades to classical and 20th-century literature in high school. The list also includes about a dozen excerpts from the Bible. While students learn about world religions today, Texans testified that if the reading list is approved, it would be the first time in recent history that state leaders mandate religious readings in the classroom.  

Next steps: Board members are scheduled to take a final vote on the reading list in June. If approved, the list will be used in classrooms in the 2030-31 school year.